Road Kill???

Yesterday morning I had the unusual task of going to downtown Dallas, where I found myself taking 30 minutes to park my 1/2 ton four-door truck in a parking garage in to a space visibly made for a VW Beetle. To top that, I then sat in a conference room with three attorneys and a court reporter for 2 hours. After the meeting, as I was finding the quickest path west, I received a call from our office, stating the crew in south Texas would be staying an extra day due to materials needed that had to be taken to them the following afternoon. Me being the opportunist I am, and needing a break after my great morning, I volunteered to get the materials and deliver that evening, in order for them to finish the job on schedule. My friend and I left at 3:30 pm down US-281  headed south of San Antonio to the great unknown.

After meeting up with the guys and grabbing a quick burger for dinner, about 9 pm we turned back north for home.  At this time of the day the beautiful scenery we admired on the way there was a bit different, not only because it was dark, but we realized the full moon assisted all the wildlife in there travels too. I feel confident in saying, I'm sure the nine people who left their trophies on US-281, in Northern Coryell County, are happy to know that Evant's  mascot (The Elks) did not derive based on the wildlife in that area. 

Which brings me to my question. Hypothetically speaking if one hits a deer or witnesses another vehicle hit a deer, which ultimately causes the wildlife's demise, is it illegal for one to take the game to have it processed? If not does this require a hunting license? 

This could be the start of a new season in Texas...
September 1st - Auto 
October 1st - Bow
November 1st - Rifle

Maybe the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department should update the book.

PROUD PARENT...

I figured I would end this week on a quite note...Wednesday night I received a call from my daughter, who is a way at college. She was asking my opinion about taking a different job and leaving the position at a daycare she is working at. After we discussed the pros and cons of school being priority and the children / parent drama at the daycare, she applied for the other job on line. Once we hung up it hit me though, this young woman is really doing a great job being on her own four hours away, and truly is as responsible as a 19 year old can be. This is a remarkable feeling for a parent, who at one time questioned her path in life.

This is the child that really disliked school when she was younger. As most children do she would lie about the daily lessons or homework, not prepare for tests, and even went as far (as a fifth grader) to forge my signature on notices from teachers. Now this young lady is studying to be a teacher! 

You see, this blog is based on my experiences and I must say this person in my life has brought me so many enjoyable ones. She has developed in to a beautiful, smart, witty, loving, funny young lady, who I enjoy and love dearly.

SURE DO LOVE YOU ERIN!!!

Car Problems, ARGGG!!!

Three weeks ago my husband put his welding truck back to use, in south Texas, after it was parked for 6 months. He took time off work to come home, put 6 new tires on it, placed the welder back on the bed, and rigged it out with tools and equipment. See he has two vehicles one is his welding truck the other is one he drives for work and pleasure. Working in south Texas, he is required to drive off road quite a bit and that takes its toll on any vehicle. Last week he found out the harmonic balancer had to be replaced, so he built a tow bar so he could tow the welding truck with his other dully until he could bring it back to the metroplex to have it repaired this weekend.

Well, yesterday morning my husband call asking for an auto glass repair company, I named one that we have used before, and then I asked why.  In the midst of off roading yesterday in with the welding truck in tow, he busted out a window in the welding truck. Then he informed me that the expense for repairs, THIS WEEK, will be around $1,000. Hum.

After work he called to chat about his day as he was headed back to his trailer like he does every day. Within 2 minutes of our conversation he yells out “OH SH**! OH SH**!” and I hear a loud rumble over the phone, immediately followed by “I’LL CALL YOU BACK!”

I’m sorry, but I am not one who likes the suspense of a loved one calling me back when the conversation drops so abruptly without any indication of what happened. So what do I do? Waited 2 minutes and called him back, just to have him answer the phone saying   “I’LL CALL YOU BACK!”  Sixteen long minutes later he did. Come to find out the right front tire of the welding truck he was towing broke off, which caused the truck he was driving to start turning sideways on the highway.  The tow bar finally gave in and the welding truck veered off the highway and was stopped by a tree. Needless to say the car riding his bumper backed off, as well as the oncoming traffic swerved to the opposite side of the road. Yes the truck was totaled, and the only injury was the jack rabbit that never saw the rig coming.  Good news is we do not have to spend the $1,000, for repairs this week, but now I have to budget for a new truck payment, Gees!!!